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Potentially deadly 'superbug' fungus is spreading faster in the USA new study shows that the number of cases and anti-drug resistance of the infectious fungus Candida auris increased between 2019 and 2021.
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'Flatliners' still have heartbeats left. But death comes within 5 minutes.People's heartbeats may stop and restart as they die, with implications for the practice of organ donation.
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What happens when the ICU is full?COVID-19 has placed a strain on ICUs across the U.S.
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CDC no longer in charge of the nation's COVID-19 data. Health experts are concerned.COVID-19 data will now be sent directly to the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Doctors scramble for best practices on reusing medical masks during shortageVery little is known about how to properly reuse medical masks to fight infectious diseases, but some best practices are starting to emerge.
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Can homemade masks protect you from COVID-19?Homemade cloth masks aren't ideal, but given the present shortages of medical-grade protective gear in the midst of a pandemic, they may be the best option for some people.
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Men's Beards Contain More Harmful Bacteria Than Dogs' Fur, Small Study SuggestsThe human beard is germier than dog fur.
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Hospital Curtains Can Be a Prime Place for Germs, Including SuperbugsThe next time you're at a hospital, you might want to think twice before touching the privacy curtains that hang around patient beds, a small new study finds.
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This Hospital Superbug Can Now Withstand Hand SanitizerNow, at least one type of bacteria in hospitals appears to be growing more tolerant to alcohol-based hand sanitizers, a new study from Australia suggests.
